Frederick IV of Denmark

Frederick IV of Denmark-Norway (11 October 1671-12 October 1730) was the king of Denmark-Norway from 1699 to 1730. He was an enlightened despot, following the Enlightenment movement, and was not religious. During his reign the Great Northern War reached his country first, with Charles XII of Sweden taking over most of his lands until he was killed in 1718 in battle with Frederick at Fredriksten.